Wedding Day Nutrition for Glowing Skin

The truth about nutrition is a tough pill to swallow. What if everything you have been taught by the USDA is keeping you tired, unhealthy and maybe even chronically sick? Have you ever questioned why the original food pyramid from the early 90’s had an overstuffed bread basket at its base or why the updated, My Pyramid, is basically the original turned on its side with less information and really just an advertisement to drive you to the USDA site? Although there are several issues with the pyramid, I am here today to tell you that everything you have ever been taught about grains is wrong. Does that make you angry? Well, it should. As a bridal makeup artist, I have been asked about nutrition for skin care many times over, but my goal here is to educate my clients in nutrition in order to receive that glowing skin through optimal health. Taking care of your skin from the inside out.

Without getting too scientific and complicated, the refining process of refined grains removes all important vitamins, minerals and fiber which turns these foods into hard to digest and actually promote cravings.

Whole grains. I know, whole grains are supposed to be “good for you.” What if I told you that grains have an anti-nutrient in them that grab a hold of the minerals and therefore are not available for your body to digest and leaving grains with very little nutritional value?

The protein in grains may be problematic to your gut and promote inflammation. Inflammatory effects can be present in a wide range of issues from acne to Crohn’s disease to depression and anxiety.

So, why eat something that has very little nutritional value when you can just eat vegetables and receive all the benefits?

The power of food combined with lifestyle changes and other environmental factors can change skin conditions like acne and psoriasis. Your wedding is a great goal to reach perfect skin so why not start today? As a bridal makeup artist, we can cover the redness of any acne or blemish, but it will still be there. Walking down that aisle in confidence and your perfect wedding look is what you have always dreamed of so now is the time. Below is how you do it. For 30 days, this is how you build each meal. Cut out sugar, alcohol and anything that doesn’t promote health. Let’s cut to the chase.

Protein: One or two palm-sized amounts of a high quality source. If your protein source is for example, eggs, then as many as you can hold in your hand.

Vegetables: Fill the rest of your plate with vegetables. Go organic when you can.

Fat: Choose a good fat source for your meal. Portion control is important, but you do have to listen to your body and see what how it reacts.

Snacks: A higher protein diet will curb your appetite for longer periods, but if you must snack grab a hand-sized or handful portion of a protein and/or fat. Examples include handful of almonds, tablespoon of almond butter or a couple spoons of guacamole.

Listen to your body, pay attention to your energy levels and then, modify your meals as you see fit. Your goal is to take care of yourself with real food and your body will reward you with more focus, more energy and overall look and feel better!

For more information, contact us for a wedding makeup trial today and we can help you achieve luminous, glowing skin for your wedding day!!